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  • Cashplus vs Starling

Cashplus vs. Starling Bank: business accounts from very different banks

Which has the best business bank account: Cashplus or Starling Bank? Compare online banking features, apps and pricing for small businesses.

Emily Sorensen2023-08-11T09:44:20+01:00Published: May 18th, 2021|Tags: Cashplus, Starling Bank|
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Will tap-to-phone and QR codes make card machines obsolete?

The rise of QR code payments and tap-on-phone has raised questions about the future need for card machines. As it turns out, it's not straightforward.

Emily Sorensen2023-07-30T20:22:45+01:00Published: February 20th, 2023|Tags: Contactless, Mobile Payments, QR Codes, Tap-on-Phone|
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8 tips for setting your invoice payment terms to improve cash flow

How can businesses set their invoice payment terms to improve the cash flow? It's not so complicated if you follow these tips.

Robert Reeve2023-07-28T15:53:18+01:00Published: June 15th, 2023|Tags: Invoices|
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  • Generating an invoice from an app

Invoice apps: as good as, or even better than, invoicing from a browser?

Are invoicing apps worth the hype? We tried invoices on phones and desktop and asked users and experts about benefits - here's what we found.

Emily Sorensen2023-07-28T15:45:58+01:00Published: July 24th, 2023|Tags: Invoices|
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Shopify POS review UK: best for unifying online with in-store sales simply

We've tested Shopify POS Pro and Lite and share our insights. Is this the best way for online merchants to sell in store?

Emily Sorensen2023-07-28T14:09:21+01:00Published: January 17th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS, Shopify UK|
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  • business debit, prepaid and credit card

Debit vs prepaid vs credit business cards: the pros and cons of each

What's the difference between a debit, prepaid and credit business card? Compare the pros and cons of each card type for a company or sole trader.

Emily Sorensen2023-07-25T09:44:03+01:00Published: August 17th, 2022|
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  • SumUp Business Account card and app

SumUp Business Account review: free, basic – but enough for some

SumUp Business Account is an app-based online account and Mastercard for SumUp merchants. Does it have all the features you need?

Emily Sorensen2023-07-25T09:40:48+01:00Published: December 20th, 2021|Tags: SumUp|
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“Free” business accounts – what are the hidden costs?

A "free business account" is not truthfully free. We look at the hidden costs that businesses are charged for an account with no monthly fee.

Emily Sorensen2023-07-25T09:26:18+01:00Published: July 25th, 2023|
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  • QR code menu in hands of woman by open restaurant

Why digital QR code menus will probably stay post-Covid

Digital menus via QR code have become a fixture in restaurants during Covid, but will they stay after the pandemic? We look at the data and trends.

James Andrew Howden2023-07-18T14:27:31+01:00Published: February 24th, 2022|Tags: QR Codes|
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How can virtual payment cards benefit a business?

Should you consider using virtual cards to pay for business expenses? How can you use them and what are the benefits?

Nicole Willing2023-07-06T19:30:45+01:00Published: June 2nd, 2023|
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Contactless payments continue to grow in the UK

Is it a golden time for contactless payments? UK leads the way, with contactless cards more popular than chip and PIN. Here are the developments.

Francis Campbell2023-06-20T23:29:21+01:00Published: January 2nd, 2019|Tags: Contactless|
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  • Quotation vs pro-forma invoice on yellow background

Quotation vs proforma invoice: what’s the difference?

What's the difference between a quote and pro forma invoice? We define the two pricing methods, differences and examples of uses.

Emily Sorensen2023-06-15T13:41:19+01:00Published: May 31st, 2022|Tags: Invoices|
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